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Hey, Remember Franz Ferdinand? They're Back With A New Album!

16th May 2013

Glasgow rockers Franz Ferdinand have announced plans to release their fourth album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, through Domino...

Fatboy Slim To Headline Bestival

16th May 2013

Fatboy Slim is to headline Bestival.The 49-year-old dance music legend - who topped the bill at the festival when it...

Franz Ferdinand Fixated On New Music

2nd May 2013

Franz Ferdinand are ''fixated'' on their new album.The 'Take Me Out' rockers haven't released a record since 2009 but are...

Blur Music Video Director Is 2/1 Favourite For Turner Prize 2013

25th April 2013

Glasgow-based artist David Shrigley, the director of Blur's 2009 track Good Song, has been installed as the 2/1 favourite for...

Elton John To Headline Bestival 2013

31st January 2013

Sir Elton John is headlining Bestival 2013.The 'Tiny Dancer' hitmaker will perform on Sunday September 8 during the final evening...

British Stars Sign Petition Backing Imprisoned Punk Band

2nd August 2012

Pete Townshend, Jarvis Cocker and Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos have signed a petition demanding a fair trial for Russian...

Franz Ferdinand Rocker's Fears For Fans Over Police Clash

28th May 2012

Dozens of fans of British rockers Franz Ferdinand were sprayed with tear gas by police as they were locked out...

Red Hot Chili Peppers Ready To Rock Lollapalooza

11th April 2012

Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline this year's Lollapalooza festival. The 'Tell Me Baby' hitmakers will rock the three-day Chicago...

Red Hot Chili Peppers To Headline Lollapalooza

11th April 2012

The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys and Black Sabbath will headline this year's Lollapalooza festival.The trio will be...

Katy B Not Confident About Award Win

28th August 2011

Katy B doesn't think she will win the Barclaycard Mercury Prize.The 22-year-old singer is nominated alongside Adele and Tinie Tempah...

British Rockers Pay Tribute To Captain Beefheart

19th December 2010

British music stars from bands including FRANZ FERDINAND, KLAXONS and THE ZUTONS have paid tribute to late American rocker/painter CAPTAIN...

Franz Ferdinand Rumoured For All Tomorrow's Parties

24th November 2010

Franz Ferdinand are rumoured to be preparing for a live return to the UK in December.Fans are hoping the band...

Stars Line Up To Help Collins With Comeback Album

17th June 2010

FRANZ FERDINAND stars ALEX KAPRANOS and NICK MCCARTHY, MAGIC NUMBERS frontman ROMEO STODDART and JOHNNY MARR are among the stars...

Franz Ferdinand's Secret Songs

21st May 2010

Franz Ferdinand are determined to keep their new album a secret.The Scottish rockers are currently working on the follow-up to...

Kapranos Fined By Cops In Mexico

12th April 2010

FRANZ FERDINAND frontman ALEX KAPRANOS was "busted" by cops in Mexico over the weekend (10-11Apr10) after he was caught drinking...

Kapranos Laughs Off Musical Reports

10th March 2010

FRANZ FERDINAND frontman ALEX KAPRANOS has dismissed reports he's begun work on a stage musical - urging fans not to...

Franz Ferdinand's Celebrity Musical

9th March 2010

Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos wants to write a musical.The Scottish rocker - who is currently touring Australia with the...

Kapranos Eyes Musical

8th March 2010

FRANZ FERDINAND star ALEX KAPRANOS is eyeing a move into theatre - he wants to write a musical about a...

Maccabees Fame Surprise

1st February 2010

The Maccabees are surprised they're being called the next big thing. The Brighton-based indie rock band - who have been...

Cotillard Records Dior Tune With Franz Ferdinand

18th January 2010

French Oscar winner MARION COTILLARD has teamed up with Scottish rockers FRANZ FERDINAND to record a new song for fashion...

Yummy Fur Return

27th November 2009

The band which spawned Scottish chart-toppers FRANZ FERDINAND is making a comeback after 11 years.Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Paul...

Kapranos Wanted To Die Like Sid Vicious

9th November 2009

FRANZ FERDINAND frontman ALEX KAPRANOS is disappointed he didn't die "glamorously" at a young age - because he always wanted...

The Things They Say 13568

23rd September 2009

"I don't think using real-size girls is anything radical. Doesn't everyone have a bit of belly flab? I mean, I...

Dizzee Rascal Snubs Ting Tings

27th May 2009

Dizzee Rascal has turned down collaborations with The Ting Tings and Franz Ferdinand.The UK rapper had phenomenal success teaming up...

Prodigy And Cave Confirmed As Glastonbury Line-up Leaked

25th May 2009

The Prodigy and Nick Cave have been confirmed for Glastonbury 2009, as the festival lineup was leaked early.Blur, Bruce Springsteen...

Glastonbury 2009 Line-up To Be Announced

25th May 2009

The full line-up for next month's Glastonbury festival will be announced later today.Blur, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young are headlining...

Fascinating Fact 7335

10th May 2009

British rockers the KAISER CHIEFS will share their support slot on GREEN DAY's upcoming U.S summer tour with fellow Brits...

Fleet Foxes Earn Hat-trick Of Mojo Nominations

6th May 2009

Fleet Foxes are the frontrunners for success in the 2009 Mojo honours list, with nominations in three categories.Just 11 months...

Ferdinand Rocker Breaks His Foot

28th April 2009

FRANZ FERDINAND rocker NICK MCCARTHY is performing shows sitting in a chair after injuring his foot during the British band's...

Franz Ferdinand Singer 'Refuses To Strip'

20th April 2009

FRANZ FERDINAND singer ALEX KAPRANOS has refused to take his shirt off while performing at the Coachella Festival.During the band's...

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